Trump-Backed Michigan Candidate Loses Primary to Rival Who Suspended His Campaign
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Thomas Smith won Michigan's 8th District GOP primary on Tuesday — even though he had suspended his campaign in mid-July.
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Progressive who won Michigan House primary says voters are "sick of corporate-funded candidates".
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The progressive primary winner in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, William Lawrence, won 44% of the vote, while his two establishment challengers together attracted 56%.
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